Food is excellent and varied enough for picky eaters. The vibe is pretty chill and the server was really nice. read more

Laughing Monk Brewing - Flat Iron Steak - Gastropubs Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Personally loved this place! It's very spacious despite being a sports bar/restaurant. Love how it overlooks some water so there are tables with nice views. We ordered nachos, cheese curds, and fries. They were all excellent, with the nachos being the standout. I'd definitely pop by here again and maybe try their drinks along with other noms. Our waiter was really nice too :) read more

Laughing Monk Brewing - Them nachos - Gastropubs Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

My friend and I were looking for a brewery in the area and ended up at Laughing Monk Brewing which was a great choice! We split the Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich ($22), which came with house-smoked pulled pork, BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and crispy fried pickle strings. It was really good and definitely worth the stop. The service was great as well, and since it was such a nice day, we sat out on the patio, which made the experience even better. Overall, a great spot with good food, good vibes, and solid brews. read more

If you're looking for a place for a group meal, especially after work in the area, this is a pretty good place. Like all restaurants in the area there are warnings about leaving bags and etc in the car due to theft. I was able to secure a last-minute reservation for a large party and we actually had a couple more people show up then RSVPed and they were quick to add another table for us . Given we got there early at 5 PM, it was very easy, but I did notice that it did get crowded closer to 7 as we were leaving. Our waiter was really attentive, which I appreciated and the food was fine . Two colleagues of mine got the chicken tikka pizza and I would recommend get that somewhere else not here. Everyone enjoyed the burgers that they got and the nachos were great for sharing for appetizers for the groups. read more

My husband and I came to Laughing tonight 6/11 for a few drinks after a stressful few days. I have early onset Alzheimer's and also have a bit of trouble with loud noises. Tonight the place was full of people so I had in my earbuds to reduce the noise. I guess I left them on the table and the amazing server we had, Erik (Eric) ran them out to out to my car before I even noticed they were missing! He was working SO hard tonight and the fact that he took the time to care and get them to me truly made me cry! Erik is a fabulous server and even more fabulous person! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Erik, you have NO idea how much this meant to me! I hope management sees this and recognizes your hard work!! read more

*LOCATION* This brewery is located in an interesting area, seems like it's surrounded by mostly office buildings and warehouses. We actually found this place by accident because we had turned the wrong way after leaving Sports Basement across the street. *WAIT TIME* It was a Friday ~8pm and there was no wait despite the parking lot being full. The restaurant is fairly big inside and has multiple "sections" when you can host parties. *FOOD* -Fish n chips: the fish was very fishy and we didn't like it at all, coleslaw was surprisingly refreshing and good, chips/fries were ok -Pig out pizza: decent amount of toppings but they didn't offer any red pepper flakes or cheese, crust was perfectly soft in the middle and crispy on the outside, hubby said it was the best crust he's ever had LOL *SERVICE* We weren't happy with the service. It took a long time for anyone to even come greet us at our table and an even longer time for them to come back to take our orders. We also had to wave them down at the end to pay. *AMBIENCE* The inside is large and spacious, nicer than a typical brewery you would think of. There was music and various channels playing on the tv's. I like that there are huge windows on the backside of the restaurant that overlooks the water. Overall, it was an ok first experience...I'd probably come back again to try the daily specials (esp the prime rib Fridays)!! read more

Laughing Monk Brewing - Fish n chips - Gastropubs Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Beer Pressure SF-based brewery that merged with Faultine Brewing back in 2023, after being purchased by locally-owned Bedrock Restaurant Group. This is one of two gastropubs for Laughing Monk, with the other being in Scotts Valley, to go along with their brewery/taproom in SF. We enjoyed our visit a few months back to the Scotts Valley location, so we were fairly excited to try this one which is closer to home. The Good: *Reservations via the Yelp app *Huge parking lot *While I wasn't impressed with most of the beers at the Scotts Valley location, this one had some much, much better beers. The Double Hazy IPA (Professor Frizzle) was fantastic! *Onion Rings were worth the extra upcharge as they were crispy and delicious. Same goes for the sweet potato fries, but we wouldn't have minded them to be a touch crispier. *Ordered a Buffalo Mac pizza to-go for my son, and he really enjoyed it. The added truffle oil was a nice touch and gave it a nice umami flavor that rounded it out. *Burger was cooked perfectly medium as requested. The Meh: *Service was passable. Nothing overly friendly, but certainly not surly. They'd *kinda* check on us, but were a little too busy in the back yukking it up with one of the other crew members. *Nashville Fried Chicken sandwich was fried nice and crisp, but the chicken was dry and it had almost zero heat that I could detect. *I don't know if it was just the time we went in (Sun lunch) or what, but the vibe in there wasn't half as nice as the Scotts Valley location. *And speaking of vibe, the décor and furnishings could use a bit of an upgrade as it all looks severely dated. The Ugly: *Beyond the dated décor (see above), this place could just use a good cleaning. We arrived not too long after opening and the place looked like it hadn't been swept in days, and don't get me started on the dust. While most of the employees seemed busy, there were a few that would rather bullshit with each other than do any of that nonsense. How's the saying go? If you got time to lean, you got time to clean? Yeah, I believe that's it. I mean listen, in my defense I'm not the cleanest person in the world, but c'mon bruv... At least make an effort. Unfortunately, a dirty restaurant that customers can actually *see* makes one wonder how clean their kitchen is where customers can't see? Tbf, tho, they did get an 86 on their last county inspection (April '24). Conclusion: Cool spot with a lot of potential, but they need to clean up their act before we come back here again. Try their Scotts Valley location instead. read more

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Our server Walter was fantastic! We had poke towers, the buffalo Mac pizza, calamari, and other items and some brews to tag along with the food and everything was fantastic. The dining room has windows that highlight a spectacular fountain surrounding the living area nearby. Great food, great service. Cheers! read more

Laughing Monk Brewing - Buffalo Mac-Small 10' - Gastropubs Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Love laughing monk beer and this location is great....large and spacious. We didn't eat so I can't comment on the food

Food 5/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 Our first experience here on a Friday night for the prime rib special, it was okay for a medium rare. I personally preferred a rare prime-rib to be juicier. Friendly and fast service, we got our drinks and food in 10 mins, prior to ordering. Drinks are delicious and refreshing. The Beer Can Nachos is huge - perfect to share. Steak was well seasoned and perfectly medium rare. I would be back with friends, coworkers or family to try other dishes. read more

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Honestly, with the volume of people there, especially with the FIFA World Cup bringing in huge crowds, I was under the impression that we wouldn't get served for at least 30-45 minutes. Omar proved me wrong immediately. He seemed to be managing the bar and what looked like a private section at the same time, yet he never made us feel overlooked. From the moment we arrived, he made us feel genuinely welcomed and valued. Even with how busy everything was, he was attentive, friendly, and took the time to make sure everyone in our group got exactly what they were looking for. The drinks were PERFECTO and the perfect way to kick off our girls' night. What stood out most wasn't just the quality of the drinks--it was how Omar made the experience feel personal. He has a way of making you feel like you're in the right place and that he's genuinely happy you're there. Hands down one of the best bartenders in the South Bay Area. Exceptional service, amazing drinks, and an unforgettable start to our night. We'll definitely be back! read more

You can find some tasty hazy IPAs. Their nachos, cheese curds, and burger was fabulous! Support your local business! read more

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Such a nice brewery with a view. The food can be a bit overpriced. If you're a beer drinker, I would say come and try it. I am not so you can't ask me if the beers are good. Although, I did drink their Hefeweizen, which was light. Their sour beer was pretty sour where it took awhile to finish. They have variety of food, which I thought was cool. On to the food! Appetizers: 1) onion rings. Really crispy and flavorful. 5/5 2) pretzel: this was huge! Loved it paired with the mustard 5/5 3) cheese curds: also yummy, but had to share this because I can't have too much cheese 4/5 4) calamari: big portion and crispy 5/5 Entrees: 1) lasso bowl: this was really good with the vinaigrette. 5/5 2) burgers: my coworkers said it's very moist and flavorful 3) pizza was big portion and tasty 4/5 Dessert: Sundae nachos: what a cool concept. Wish it had more cinnamon 5/5 Shout out to our server, LAN for serving our pretty big party. The guy who kept refilling our water and cleaning up too! Great service and vibez! They have happy hour in the bar area, FYI. read more

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Fun spot to grab a drink and a bite with friends on a weekend afternoon! I got a gose as there were no sours, my friend got an IPA and another friend got some fries. The fries weren't my favorite as they were a bit mushy in the middle, but the drinks were good! We sat on the back patio and enjoyed the sunny weather! read more

Good Food Good Drinks, atmosphere is awesome, its a brewery so great place for drinks The games and great appetizers. Barley anyone there on a Saturday for dinner definitely gonna be back read more

One of our go to local spots for a casual dinner and a beer. The food is tasty and the beer selection is good. The service is very friendly and fast. The space is quite large and has different semi isolated seating areas to meet many needs. There's an outdoor space, the bar with plenty of TV's to watch your favorite Bay Area sports teams and a more "formal" dining area with a nice view of the man made lake/ fountain outside. The giant pretzel is one of our favorites. Will be back for Happy Hour. read more

Laughing Monk Brewing - Pretzel - Gastropubs Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Laughing Monk Brewery was such a fun surprise--and way better than we expected. I first discovered their beer at a local bottle shop (their kiwi can design totally caught my eye), and was excited to find out they actually have a full brewery and restaurant. The space is massive, with plenty of seating inside and a semi-outdoor area that feels like you're surrounded by nature. It overlooks a small body of water--maybe man-made--but it gives a nice, calming view that's a little tucked away from the TVs and main dining room. Great option if you're looking for something a little more relaxed. The menu goes beyond the usual brewery fare. Of course, they've got the bar classics, but also pastas, steaks, specials--and everything we tried was genuinely delicious. We had nachos, a pizza, lobster linguine (for a Valentine's special), and steak. Every single dish was flavorful and well-executed. Honestly, their food easily holds its own against those well-known "beer and bites" chains you see everywhere--and in some ways, even beats them. On the beer side, their flight options are fantastic, and they give their brews clever, playful names that make the tasting experience even more fun. Service was friendly and attentive, and the whole vibe was laid-back but lively. If you're looking for a casual spot with great food, fun beer, and a cool setting, Laughing Monk is absolutely worth the visit. read more

Very nice waiter couldn't be nicer , food is good beer is good too, I'd bring back my kids

My husband and I were on the hunt for a brewery with a decent happy hour (or any happy hour, actually...) and Laughing Monk was one of the very few places that came up! This spot used to be Faultline Brewing and there's still remnants of the previous name in the parking lot. The space is HYYUUUUUGE with multiple seating areas and there's even a manmade body of water in the back, which adds kind of a relaxing vibe to the whole place. Happy hour is $2.00 off all appetizers, $7 pints, and $2 off well cocktails. Service at the bar area was fast and friendly, and there were several TVs scattered around everywhere. We ordered onion rings and they were great! There seemed to be many company happy hours occurring simultaneously. Overall super solid place to grab a beer and THANK YOU LAUGHING MONK for having a happy hour!! My one gripe about the place is that it felt very....corporate? and lacking of any unique character, which may be a side effect of the obvious merging with Faultline. Not a huge knock, as we would return for HH again! read more

If you're a 49ers fan this is the place to be on game day! Great vibe, good food, plenty of beer options, and giveaways. Service was really slow at times but we had a large party of about 20 and only one server so not sure that would be a regular sized tables experience. Overall it was a great find and they provided transportation to Levi's Stadium which was a huge perk and got us in and out of the stadium super fast. Not sure if that's for every home game so call in advance and make sure to get on their list if available! read more

Went there yesterday to watch the World Cup. The food was amazing. The ambience was great and we had really great company attending to our table. Walter was attentive quick and also a great time. Will be back ! read more

First time at Laughing Monk Brewing. I went on a Monday night with a few friends. We were able to get a table right away. The view of the water is amazing. There was not a lot of parking. We ordered a few beers and the pizza. The pizza wasn't special, but the beers were on point. Service was good. I'd come again. Restrooms are clean. read more

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First time here. Really enjoyed all the food and beer. Everything was so yummy! Staff were friendly! Especially taking into consideration that we had a very active 2 year old with us. I would to definitely eat here again if I'm ever in the area. read more

The brewery was copacetic and very accommodating for our large party. The staff was friendly, and both the food and drink menus are extensive. We ordered a mix of individual dishes and shared appetizers, mostly salty options. Nothing really stood out, but it met expectations. Overall, it's a solid spot with plenty of space and enough food to comfortably serve a large group (10+ in our case). read more

They are just very short staffed. It's a great place but I wish the owner would invest more in hiring more people and improving service (including front desk staff) o read more

Biscuits and gravy were fantastic and servers were great. When I walked into the restaurant I was greeted by the manager and she acted like she could t be bothered, rude and condescending. Wanted to walk out but I knew the food was good and I was hungry. I won't be coming back, there are plenty of restaurants that serve good food without rude management! read more

Laughing Monk Brewing - Biscuits and gravy. - Gastropubs Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Stopped in for taco Tuesday and was pleasantly surprised to learn that they have a special that runs most of the day for $2 street tacos. Anticipating that these tacos would be on the smaller side, I ordered four and I'm glad I did. The tacos were even smaller than your standard street tacos so I definitely suggest ordering at least one more than your 'usual' order if you're in the hungrier side. The beef tacos were by far better than the chicken. The chicken itself was dry and lacked any substantial flavor on its own and needed a LOT of help from the like and salsa. If I were to order these again, I'd definitely go with all beef. Not pictured here is the traditional margarita I ordered as well. During the Thursday special, you can get the standard margarita for $7 but lower your expectations because you will be getting a really low quality 'well' tequila with your slash of lime + marg mix. I wouldn't order this again and should have known better than to get a cocktail from a brewery. That's my bad. The ambience itself is LOUD so keep that in mind as well. This place was packed and there was a 20-30 min wait for tables. Since my party size was 2, we got lucky and found some seating in the bar area after waiting few minutes. Also, parking can fill up quickly so try and carpool if possible! read more

Laughing Monk Brewing - Gastropubs Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

We stopped by today for the first time for their happy hours! It looks like they have different deals on different days of the week. We went on a Wednesday and ordered their Parmesan garlic fries, lemon pepper wings, and calamari. My husband also ordered a pint of holy ghost. We were pretty happy with the items that we got. We were also surprised that the bar area were so packed at 5pm already. A lot of people came and tried to get a spot because they have many of their tables reserved. read more

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1-Star Review I have been coming to Laughing Monk (Previously Faultline brewery ) for years. I'm extremely disappointed with the overall disorganization and lack of professionalism during my recent event here. What should have been a smooth and enjoyable three-hour celebration turned into a stressful experience due to poor communication and unprepared staff. 1 year ago I had the same event, sons baptism and it was the best ever. This time, when I arrived at 2:45 p.m. to decorate and confirmed with Tuyet (the manager) that food should be ready at 4:30 p.m. -- yet this did not happen. When Alec arrived, he openly mentioned he hadn't communicated with the rest of his team, which explained why I had to repeat details already outlined in our contract, such as the beer pitchers. For a venue that hosts events regularly, I expected a clear pass-down process so staff would be aware of expectations before guests arrived. To make matters worse, I had to revisit the food portions and contract DURING the event -- something that should've been handled weeks earlier. Instead of enjoying time with my guests, I was pulled away trying to figure out what and how much to order. Even simple things like uncorking the wine, ordering pitchers of beer (that I had to re-explain to the staff that it was on the contract over a week ago), asking for water to be SERVED, to bring out more wine and champagne glasses, were overlooked until I asked. With two managers on duty, the event should have run far more smoothly. What bothered me most was the lack of accountability and professionalism. Tuyet's eye-rolling and short responses were inappropriate for anyone working an event. The follow‑up email I received from Rayna the event coordinator, only added to my frustration -- it was rude, dismissive, insincere, and contradicted the claim that they were "truly" apologetic. My husband's apology to the staff was even taken out of context; he apologized for the chaos caused by their lack of preparation. Regardless of whether everything went perfectly, we were paying customers -- and the experience we received did not reflect that. Instead of acknowledging the issues, Rayna doubled down on insisting everything was handled according to their "procedures." I won't be returning for events and will be taking my business elsewhere. I hope this review helps others make an informed decision. read more

The food here is either hit or miss, but pretty good for a brewery. I liked my flat iron steak but I usually go for the pulled pork sandwich. Their fries are like steakhouse fries, lots of potato in them. My coworker got the brewhouse hamburger, medium rare. The meat was good but the bread was soggy with oil. My other coworker got the lobster pasta, and he thought it was good. I wouldn't recommend the berry spritz, it sounded good but tasted just straight up like ginger. Even though it had mint leaves in it. The service is always good whenever we come here. The staff is always very nice and personable, they make a point to swing by the time to check in but not so often that they're helicoptering you. read more

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Have come here for multiple team happy hours/dinners. It's easy to book a larger party through the form on their website, sometimes they're a bit delayed in replying, but never miss it, even if it's the day of. Location is wonderful - they have a lake right outside which has adorable ducks, and ample parking. They have great drink options and are always able to make anything you request. Would highly recommend the cauliflower, onion rings, and wings. Many vegetarian and non vegetarian options, so everyone is taken care of well. Service is quick and all our servers and waiters have been very friendly. Would definitely recommend. read more

BEWARE!!! their parking lot is super unsafe. There are car break ins literally everyday from 5pm to 8pm. The thieves target people getting off of work and grabbing a bite/drink. Even if you hide your stuff in the car, thieves will smash your window and take your belongings. If you don't have anything they will smash your windows anyways and go through your car. Other than that, food is decent. read more

Delicious food! We got the nachos and sliders and I got a cocktail (can't remember the name) but it was good and strong! We came at nighttime so all the warning signs about car break ins did sketch us out a bit and the really dark parking area doesn't help either. read more

I went there for happy hour and their friday prime rib for $25 special. The restaurant was busy and you sit yourself in the bar area for the happy hour special. The vibe was your regular sports bar vibe with tv tuned to sports and one table was loud. I ordered the prime rib and muscat mango cider. The cider was light and refreshing, perfect for a hot day. I can definitely taste the mango and muscat grape flavor. The prime rib, on the other hand, was disappointing. It was kind of tough and overcooked. The horseradish didn't a kick to it. The service was good. The waiter checked on me multiple times. I told him that I needed to leave at a specific time and he really kept that in mind. I was able to leave 5 minutes before the time that I had to leave. I would come back again to try other drinks and appetizers. read more

Ordered their Gumbo through Foodja and they sent a completely different order (mushroom risotto) that contains cheese and mushroom which I don't eat. Imagine if they sent this to someone that was actually allergic. A heads up or warning would've been nice. Ended up not being able to eat anything at work as it's already a busy place and we don't have time to go out to get food. Maybe eating at the actual restaurant is different but don't ever order anything through any app or catering service as they will just send you something completely different without any warnings at all. UPDATE: Thanks for replying back to the review but FYI I ordered a Gumbo which has meat and seafood. Instead it was replaced with a dish that has completely no meat but also included cheese and mushrooms (which I don't eat btw). I guess that's the most reasonable "substitute"? It doesn't show Vegan on the order so why replace it with a Vegan dish? Also FYI I've had other restaurants email me about an order change so it's definitely possible. This "substitute" was complete opposite of what was ordered but maybe it's just my thinking. oh well read more

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We ordered 3 sides amongst four people to share. Good spot for just chatting and hanging out. Bavarian pretzel was a favorite which had a crunchy exterior, a doughy and soft interior, and lightly salted. I enjoyed the beer cheese dip but that's cause i'm not a fan of mustards. Calamari rings were plentiful, and looks more plentiful mixed with the fried onions. They were lightly battered and chewy, though also standard calamari. Garlic fries were also pretty standard. Lightly crispy, can't go wrong. read more

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There is a show stopping pretzel in the world and it lives here in full suspension and ready to be devoured. I say get a second sweet mustard because you're going to want to re-dip that thing on repeat. The Salmon / Mediterranean bowl is the way to go for those of us who want to stay snatched and I'd say a solid round of red wines and cava to round out the night if beer is not your thing. Our server was awesome! Juan! And the Laughing Monk should be lucky to have him as this was a packed night but he nailed this crazy packed section with ease and grace sans was the best and just as upbeat and fun as this restaurant. We entered laughing and exited laughing knowing all monks would be proud! read more

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Laughing Monk is what it is which is lots of fun, many great beer choices, huge tables, large parties, pretty good food. Service can be slow with 100s and 100s of people there. Dinner there was good with my company, and lots of fun. read more

We came here on a Friday night--which is PRIME RIB NIGHT! Honestly, the beers were great but the prime rib was the star! We were in town for a conference, and there weren't too many great food options in the area. This makes sense as it's mostly a commercial area. We saw this brewery was close and served food so we stopped by. We had a short wait for our table maybe 5-7 minutes. Our waiter, whose name I'm blanking on, was helpful and offered us some samples of the beers on the menu. He was pretty busy though the whole night and when we needed salt he was difficult to flag down--once again no problems with his service, they were just busy. I had their west coast ipa. It was bright and refreshing (for an ipa), but wasn't my favorite west coast. It was a bit hoppy (even for an ipa), but it was bright which sort of made up for the extra hop. It still paired great with the prime rib. The prime rib was a good deal too--I would definitely consider it before getting a pizza or one of their nice salads. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Big and fun place to hang out with a large group. Plenty of parking and beautiful outdoor space. The beers were just alright. Nothing compared to all the crafts in SoCal and especially San Diego. I do like that they had hard liquor, so you can take shots or have a cocktail. For food- we only got their fries, calamari and some desserts. The calamari were meh. Desserts the kids ate it so not sure the taste. read more

Laughing Monk Brewing - Sour - Gastropubs Near Me - Sunnyvale, California